8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Diorama of British Birds, circa 1880-1900, a collection of various birds, comprising a pair of Tawny Owls, a Cuckoo, Corncrake and Weasel, all mounted around and on a centrally positioned tree, above painted faux rock ground work, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses, leaves and fauna, set against a painted sky back drop, enclosed within a period ebonised three-glass display case, 58cm by 24.5cm by 75.5cm
Sold for £190
Estimated at £150 - £250
Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 8th Dec, 2021
A superb quality auction comprising over 300 lots, including Victorian, Mid-Century, and modern Taxidermy and Natural History specimens by some of the most prolific and renowned taxidermy companies of the last 140 years, to include a private collection of cased Victorian birds and animals from a private vendor, numerous antique and modern African game trophies from various private vendors, rare and unusual Natural history specimens including a large Narwhal Tusk, and three wonderful Blonde Turtle shells.
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Tuesday 7 December 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
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